Presentation: Career Insight to Academic Librarianship

Monday, 4/21/2025
2:00 - 3:00
Virtual Library

United States

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Discover the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of working as a distance education librarian working in an academic library. Learn about the core duties, tools, and techniques essential to the profession, as well as the skills and training required to excel in this field. 

Michele also teaches in the Library Information Technology program at City College of San Francisco and will touch on different career paths in libraries.      

Presented by Michele Alaniz, a Distance Education Librarian and the Library Information Technology Department Chair at City College of San Francisco.

This program is part of the Career Insights series.

Jobs & Careers

Equip job seekers with effective tools and strategies to advance their careers.

College & Jobs

Prepare for college or a new job with related workshops and skill building.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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